Tag Archives: Reno family physician

Pregnancy tips from a family physician (and mom of 3)

Posted on December 28, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Pregnancy tips from a family physician (and mom of 3) I delivered babies for over 23 years and continue to see women of childbearing-age daily.  What advice would I like to give you? Take a prenatal vitamin throughout childbearing years … Continue reading →

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What should you know about appendicitis?

Posted on December 21, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What should you know about appendicitis? What is appendicitis?  It is when the appendix (a little vestige/outpouching/diverticulum of the intestine where the small and large intestine attach) gets inflamed. What is the lifetime risk of appendicitis?  10% What are the … Continue reading →

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How can you get the medical care you want? And, not be subjected to medical procedures you don’t? Fill out a POLST!

Posted on November 11, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What is a POLST? POLST stands for Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form. Nevada defines “provider” as either a physician, APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) or PA (Physician Assistant). A POLST is both a legal document and a portal medical … Continue reading →

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Colorectal Cancer Screening.

Posted on October 20, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

2020 Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations, per the American College of Physicians consensus statement Why is this so important? Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. There is a 65% overall five-year survival. Removal … Continue reading →

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Heavy menstruating female? What to do…

Posted on September 29, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Heavy menstruating female?  What to do…. Heavy menstrual bleeding is considered more than 80 ml or more of menstrual blood loss per period.  Truly, heavy menstrual bleeding (the diagnosis name is menorrhagia) is more often diagnosed on patient report of … Continue reading →

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Is anxiety getting in the way of your mask wearing?

Posted on July 13, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Is anxiety getting in the way of your mask wearing? Masks help contain the coronavirus and it is each of our responsibilities to support our community. Here’s a desensitization program which should help you wear one more comfortably. Of note… … Continue reading →

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Want a Covid test performed?

Posted on July 6, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Want a Covid test performed in Washoe County? Washoe county residents can now get Coronavirus testing even if asymptomatic.  They must still complete the questionnaire, then go to the site as directed to schedule an appointment. https://aca.accela.com/WASHOE-COVID19/Welcome.aspx

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What does it mean if a medical resident doctor is caring for you?

Posted on June 29, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What does it mean if a medical resident doctor is caring for you? Medical school graduates are starting and they are awesome! I’ve been a physician, educating physicians for 22 years. It has been a pleasure to teach and me … Continue reading →

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Should you take your once-a-day blood pressure medication at night or in the morning?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Researchers randomized over 19,000 patients to find the answer to this question.  Patients who took their medications at bedtime had less likelihood of having an adverse event.  This means just changing the time of your blood pressure medication decreased your … Continue reading →

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Should women under 50 add a screening breast ultrasound to their screening mammogram yearly?

Posted on June 2, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Should women under 50 add a screening breast ultrasound to their screening mammogram yearly? No.  A study looked at IF adding a breast ultrasound to a screening mammogram for women less than 50 years old (regardless of their breast cancer … Continue reading →

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